Family group conferencing

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About family group conferencing

A family group conference is a meeting where we support whānau to come together when there are worries about the way a tamaiti or rangatahi is cared for, their safety or wellbeing or if a tamaiti or rangatahi is offending.

Confidentiality and the family group conference

A family group conference is a private and confidential meeting. All discussion and information shared during the conference is privileged.

Care and protection family group conference

A care and protection family group conference supports whānau or family to come together when there are worries about the way a tamaiti or rangatahi is cared for and develop a plan to address concerns or needs for assistance for te tamaiti or rangatahi.

Youth justice family group conference

Youth justice family group conferences (YJ FGCs) are held when tamariki or rangatahi are alleged to have offended or once the charges have been proven. These are convened and facilitated by youth justice coordinators.

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